Overview

Colebrookea oppositifolia is a plant with a erect, bushy shrub habit in the genus Colebrookea, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous, ovate leaves foliage. Colebrookea oppositifolia grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include specimen plant, woodland garden and shrub border.

About

Colebrookea oppositifolia is a deciduous, erect, bushy shrub belonging to the genus Colebrookea in the Lamiaceae family. It features ovate leaves and thrives in partial shade with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Best grown in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, it is hardy to UK zone H4. This shrub is suitable as a specimen plant, in woodland gardens, or shrub borders, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved through semi-ripe cuttings or seed.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Colebrookea

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Colebrookea oppositifolia size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Erect, bushy shrub

Foliage

Deciduous, ovate leaves

Suggested uses

Specimen plant, woodland garden, shrub border

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Colebrookea oppositifolia

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings, seed

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids, scale insects

Disease resistance

Generally disease-resistant

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